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Drinking container with additional compartment for dispensing towelettes

a technology of drinking container and compartment, which is applied in the direction of rigid containers, transportation and packaging, packaging, etc., can solve the problems of not always being in the most sanitary state, not always being stocked with soap, or paper towels, and not always being accessible to the restroom, etc., to achieve convenient distribution and more sanitary and germ-free environment

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-21
GARSIDE SANDRA RAY
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[0006]An object of the present invention is to provide a more sanitary and germ free environment, especially when eating on the go that's convenient to carry. Also, one that's conveniently distributed by retail and food establishments.

Problems solved by technology

However, a restroom is not always accessible when eating out.
If they're accessible they're not always in the most sanitary state.
Nor are they always adequately stocked with soap, or paper towels.
However, the towel will eventually begin to develop bacteria and mildew.
As far as hand sanitizer, it's cumbersome because of its size so not everyone carries it.

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[0015]In the container with a hollow bottom device of the present invention, the sturdy container can be made of any non-porous material as long as it does not contain any chemicals that will be released inside or outside of the container, into the liquids that will be inside the container or onto the individual in contact with the container. One example is plastic. A second example is glass. A third example is cardboard. A fourth example is eco-friendly material. A fifth example is stone. A sixth is clay.

[0016]The container can be any size as long as it is small enough for a person to transport. Preferably, small enough to be carried in hand. Preferably, in the shape of a drinking container. A good example of the drinking container is a sports or water bottle, coffee mug, or a plastic restaurant carryout beverage cup.

[0017]The base of the drinking container is hollow. Inside the base is a towelette dispenser so hands can be conveniently cleaned before eating whenever needed.

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Abstract

This invention relates to a drinking container with a storage compartment that dispenses moist towelettes which provides a convenient way for people to sanitize their hands and contaminated surfaces when no restroom facilities are available or when eating on the go. It's ideal for sports events, shoppers, tourists, work, school, law enforcement, hospitals, military and many more markets. The moist towelettes are protected from contamination by a door covering the dispenser output. When ready for use the door is opened and a moist towelette is pulled and a towelette is dispensed individually. The top portion of the container holds liquids for consumption. The bottom portion of the container houses the moist towelettes.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to a container with a dispense mechanism that stores an item in its base. More particularly, a drinking container with a bottom that houses a towelette dispenser which dispenses a moist towelette for wiping hands when needed.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In the art of germ prevention we must keep our hands clean, especially before eating. A typical way persons have tried germ prevention before eating is to visit the restroom to wash their hands. Cleaning hands in the art of germ prevention has been done by applying soap and water to hands and rubbing them together under running water.[0003]However, a restroom is not always accessible when eating out. If they're accessible they're not always in the most sanitary state. Nor are they always adequately stocked with soap, or paper towels. Sometimes there is no running water in the restroom.[0004]As one way of satisfying this need, cleaning or sanitizing hands can be done on the run by...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D71/00
CPCA45F3/16B65D83/0805B65D21/0228A47K2010/3266
Inventor GARSIDE, SANDRA RAY
Owner GARSIDE SANDRA RAY
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